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WorldApr 1

UAE Seeks International Support to Keep Strait of Hormuz Open

The United Arab Emirates is lobbying the U.S. and international allies to take action to ensure the strategic Strait of Hormuz waterway remains open.

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WorldFeb 26

Hong Kong Court of Appeal Overturns Jimmy Lai's Fraud Conviction

Hong Kong's Court of Appeal has overturned media tycoon Jimmy Lai's fraud conviction and sentencing, though he remains detained on separate national security charges.

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WorldApr 15

Russian Hackers Compromise Ukrainian Prosecutors' Email Accounts

Russia-linked hackers breached email accounts of scores of Ukrainian prosecutors, according to new data analysis.

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WorldApr 19

Mother of American-Israeli hostage killed by Hamas discusses grief in CBS interview

Rachel Goldberg-Polin, whose son Hersh was kidnapped and killed by Hamas on October 7, 2023, spoke about her experience with grief in a CBS 60 Minutes interview.

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WorldApr 17

Galway Considers Tourist Tax to Generate Millions in Annual Revenue

Ireland's Galway City is proposing a nightly accommodation tax of $1.10 to $2.20 per visitor that could raise $2.1 million annually.

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WorldApr 15

Berlin Conference Addresses Sudan Crisis on Third Anniversary of War

International talks in Berlin focus on humanitarian funding for Sudan as conflict enters its fourth year with 19 million facing hunger.

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WorldApr 24

Indonesia Rejects Ship Transit Fees for Malacca Strait

Indonesia has ruled out imposing transit fees on ships passing through the Malacca Strait shipping corridor.

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WorldMar 5

Israeli economy facing $3 billion weekly losses amid Iran conflict, president discusses coordination

Israeli economy reportedly sustains $3 billion in weekly losses during conflict with Iran as President Herzog discusses military coordination with the U.S.

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WorldJun 12

Mexican Journalist Killed in Veracruz, Another Reporter Kidnapped

A Mexican reporter was killed in Veracruz state while another journalist was abducted from her home by armed assailants.

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WorldApr 23

Iran Reports Air Defense Activity in Tehran; Russia Issues Nuclear Bomber Warning

Iran's Mehr news agency reported air defenses engaging hostile targets in Tehran, while Russia warned against hosting French nuclear bombers.

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WorldApr 1

Israeli Military Reports Four Soldiers Killed in Southern Lebanon

Four Israeli soldiers were killed in southern Lebanon as Rep. Rashida Tlaib introduced a resolution to block U.S. support for Israeli operations there.

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WorldMar 13

British tourist charged in Dubai for allegedly filming Iranian missiles

A 60-year-old British man has been charged with a cybercrime offense in Dubai after allegedly filming Iranian missiles, facing up to two years in prison.

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WorldMar 14

Explosion damages Jewish school in Amsterdam, mayor calls it deliberate attack

An explosive device caused minor damage to a Jewish school in Amsterdam early Saturday, with police reviewing CCTV footage of the incident.

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WorldMay 15

Russia Recruits University Students as Drone Pilots Amid Ongoing Ukraine Conflict

Russian universities are enlisting students as military drone pilots while Ukraine continues drone operations against Russian targets.

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WorldMay 7

Universities Face Disputes Over Israel-Gaza Positions and Campus Protests

Several universities have dealt with faculty removals, student protests, and legal challenges related to Israel-Gaza positions and campus demonstrations.

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